By Jesslyn Keith Valite 

To further enhance global academic collaborations, MMSU has formalized a three-year partnership with Huachiew Chalermprakiet University (HCU) in Thailand. The partnership was solidified through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed today, August 28, at the Center for Flexible Learning.

MMSU President and incoming CHED Commissioner Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis and HCU President Dr. Uraipan Janvanichyanont, represented by Vice President for Academic and Global Affairs Dr. Jonathan Carreon, signed the MOU, reflecting their institutions' shared commitment to advancing quality education and research. The agreement encompasses staff and student exchange programs, joint research initiatives, information sharing, and other mutually beneficial activities.

Dr. Agrupis expressed confidence in the partnership's potential, stating, “MMSU is dedicated to collaborating with HCU to realize a vision of a globally informed and driven higher education landscape, especially in the health fields.” She emphasized that the collaboration is expected to lead to significant advancements in health sciences research and academic exchange.

Dr. Carreon expressed his sincere gratitude to Dr. Agrupis and the entire MMSU community, emphasizing his enthusiasm for the future of this collaboration. He reiterated HCU's  commitment to the partnership in furthering their mission to "Study to serve the society."

Also present at the signing were HCU Medical Technology Dean Sucha Chulsomlee, HCU Public and Environmental Health Dean Duanghathai Sangsawang, MMSU College of Health Sciences OIC Dean Cheryll Didi Nellie Obra, Department of Pharmacy Chair Janelyn Rojas, pharmacy faculty, and students.

This partnership represents another strategic step by MMSU in its mission to consolidate international alliances, pool resources, and expertise, and advance an innovative academic agenda.

มหาวิทยาลัยหัวเฉียวเฉลิมพระเกียรติ Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, founded over fifty years ago under the Poh Tek Tung Foundation is recognized for its international academic excellence.